Former US president Donald Trump. Picture: BLOOMBERG/EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI
Trump, who last month announced a third run for the presidency in 2024, was not charged in the case. In instructing jurors on the law before deliberations began, justice Juan Merchan in New York state court in Manhattan reminded them that they had pledged not to let their opinions about Trump influence their verdict.
The Trump Organization has pleaded not guilty, and has argued that Weisselberg, 75, acted on his own and for his own benefit. The company faces up to $1.6m in fines if convicted.
I forsee Phosi in this similar predicament 👀
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